Francis Earle Jr. ’39

Frank died Jan. 21, 1998, at his Denver, Colo., home, where he had lived for the past 48 years. Until he retired in 1961, he had been a division geologist there for Philips Petroleum. He then became self-employed in investments for himself and as a tax consultant. During WWII, he saw three and a half years' service in the Navy aboard various amphibious command ships participating in landings at Sicily, Kwajalein, Guam, Leyte, and Lingayen Gulf. Frank's other public service lay in the 16 years he gave to the Boy Scouts from cubmaster on up to district chairman. He received scouting's most prestigious award, the Silver Beaver, attesting to the quality of the contribution he brought to the lives of many young men over the years.

Sadly, Frank lost Sybil, his wife of 46 years, and their youngest son, Eugene, within the same year. He is survived by his other two sons, Francis III and Gregory, and two grandsons. To them we offer our sincere sympathy.